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Ask the Trainer: Have You Considered Breed Specific Rescue?

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Ask the Trainer: Avoid ‘Crash & Burn’ Training to Set Your Dog Up for Success

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Ask the Trainer: Acknowledging When Your Dog is Uncomfortable

“Whenever we meet someone on our walks, my dog Bailey will stand there and when they go to pet her, she takes...
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Ask the Trainer: Overcoming Your Dog’s Stereotypes

“People are scared when they see my Rottweiler, because he’s so big and intimidating looking. He is a sweetheart who wouldn’t hurt...
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Twenty Questions for a Service Dog Trainer

Twenty Questions with Briana Ore of Freedom Service Dogsby Lon Hodge Briana Ore is the lead trainer at Freedom Service Dogs. She...
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5 Lifesaving Tips for Parents of Shy or Fearful Dogs

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Ask the Trainer: With Dogs, What You Allow Is What Will Continue

“My dog ignores me when I tell him to Come, what can I do?” – Sue “Max barks at everything, I don’t...
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Ask the Trainer: Dog Training Cheat Sheet

In all honesty, raising a dog is not rocket science. It boils down to developing a bond through consistent and fair leadership....
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Ask the Trainer: How to Stop Your Dog From Begging for Food

Begging for food is a common struggle for many dog owners. Families typically just tolerate it on a daily basis, but then...
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Ask the Trainer: How Do I Teach My Dog Not to Jump on People?

“My dog gets very excited when people come to the house, jumping on them and grabbing their arms or clothes. She does...
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Ask the Trainer: Earning the Trust of a Fearful Dog

“We adopted two dogs as 4 month old pups. They’d been abandoned in a barn and had no human contact. Nice dogs,...
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Ask the Trainer: More Dogs, More Structure

I am noticing a trend in regards to the questions I am receiving for my “Ask the Trainer” column. A predominant number...
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Ask the Trainer: Help Training a Difficult, Overprotective Dog

Dear Steve,I have a German Shepard cross Kelpie who I rescued when she was 8 months old, she is now 5 yrs....
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Ask the Trainer: How Can I Help My Dog Lose Weight?

Dear Steve,I have 4 dogs, 2 are labs. They have gotten fat. How do I make them lose weight?– Cyndra The issue of...
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Ask the Trainer: Choosing the Right Dog for You

I receive many questions from dog owners, most of which are common and relatively easy to solve. However some issues boil down...
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Ask the Trainer: How Can I Stop My Dog From Digging?

Dear Steve,How can I prevent my Boxer from digging up my yard?? She is kept outside with my other 3 dogs when...
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Ask the Trainer: Bring On Your Toughest Training Questions!

We’re thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with certified dog trainer, Steve Reid! Steve will be answering YOUR toughest training questions...
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Ask the Trainer: Stopping a Dog From Peeing When Excited

Dear Kevin, Tippi is 8 months old, but when she gets excited when people arrive she pees everywhere! Help! Jacolyn Jacolyn, While this...
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Ask the Trainer: My Rescue Dog is Terrified of New People

Dear Kevin, Bert is an approximately 1 yr old, 15lb mystery breed (we say he is a monkey/alien mix) that we adopted from...
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Ask the Trainer: How Do I Stop My Dog From Barking & Jumping on People?

Dear Kevin, How do I keep my dog, Rocky from barking and jumping up on people? Thanks, Rodney Hi Rodney, It sounds...

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